Md. Arifuzzaman, M.Sc.
Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur
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| Email: | arifuzzaman@duet.ac.bd |
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| Address: | Department of Architecture, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur, 1707, Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Field of interest: | Interested in research areas in the intersection of: Human and urban geography, Global South studies, urbanisation, urban planning and design, built environment and urban management, infrastructure management, informality, informal settlements, urban poor group, exclusion/inclusion, urban environmental studies, climate change impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation, sustainable climate policies and resilience planning. |
| Field of specialization: | Climate vulnerability analysis and resilience planning, Urban environmental management, Urban planning, Built environment planning and design. |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M.Sc. | Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin), Germany | 2020 | Urban Management |
| 2 | B. Arch | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2016 | Architecture |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2019-11-24 : Continue |
| 2 | Lecturer, Department of Architecture | Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology, Gazipur | 2016-12-05 : 2019-11-23 |
Other Related Experience (Indutry, Institution, etc.):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Post Graduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA), Department of Arts and Sciences | University College London, UK | 2025-01-06 : 2025-03-28 |
| 2 | Research intern in DRI Lexicon Research Project | Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), India | 2022-01-27 : 2022-04-20 |
Publications (Book Chapter):
| # | Type | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book Chapter | 2025 | ‘Climate vulnerability of the urban poor in informal settlements’, in: Addaney, M., Cobbinah, P.B. (Eds.), Handbook on Planning and Climate Change Adaptation. | Mohammad Arifuzzaman | Handbook on Planning and Climate Change Adaptation |
| 2 | Book Chapter | 2019 | ‘Status Quo of Construction and Demolition Waste in Kosovo (Chapter 1)’, in: Siebel, M.A., Kienast-Duyar, U., Kelmendi, A. (Eds.), Construction and Demolition Waste in Kosovo. A Case Study in the Municipalities of Pristina and Fushe Kosova. | Agusholli, Y., Lima, A.A., Arifuzzaman, M., Tran, E.D., Kosumi, F., Lin, W.H., Ningtyas, D., Rai, S. | Construction and Demolition Waste in Kosovo. A Case Study in the Municipalities of Pristina and Fushe Kosova. Technische Universität Berlin, Urban Management Program, Berlin, Germany. |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | Traffic Congestion in Megacity Dhaka: Case Studies from Seoul and Copenhagen Analyzing the Potential Measures | Md. Arifuzzaman | DUET Journal, Volume 9, Issue 1 & 2 |
| 2 | 2018 | A Case Study of the Impact of Economic Status on the Existing Settlement’s Dwelling Patterns of the Nuclear Family of Garments Workers Living in Konabari, Gazipur, Bangladesh | Arifuzzaman, M. and Zaman, K.M.U.A.B. | DUET Journal, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
| 3 | 2018 | Working Environment Strategies and Policies to Increase the Working Efficiency of RMG workers of Bangladesh | Zaman, K.M.U.A.B., Arifuzzaman, M., Trina, N.A., 2018 | DUET Journal, Volume 4, Issue 1 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth PhD Scholarship | Commonwealth Scholarship Commission, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the government of the UK. | 2021 |
| 2 | Bangabandhu Science and Technology Fellowship for M.Sc Studies | Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Government. | 2018 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ARCH 3112 | Design Studio V | 2016 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ARCH 1222 | Architectural Graphics I | 2016 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4411 | Landscape Design | 2016 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1621 | Aesthetics and Design | 2016 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3521 | Contemporary Architecture | 2017 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | ARCH 4112 | Design Studio VII | 2017 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2421 | Architectural Acoustics & Lighting | 2017 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | ARCH 1222 | Architectural Graphics I | 2018 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | ARCH 4112 | Design Studio VII | 2019 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | ARCH-2621 | Basic Physical Planning | 2019 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | ARCH-3511 | Modern Architecture | 2020 |
| 12 | B.Sc. | ARCH 1224 | Computer Applications I | 2020 |
| 13 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5813 | Research Methodology | 2020 |
| 14 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5112 | Design-VIII | 2025 |
| 15 | B.Sc. | ARCH-1222 | Architectural Graphics-II | 2025 |
| 16 | B.Sc. | ARCH 3511 | Modern and Contemporary Architecture | 2025 |